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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1934
Page
1
A chaotic transcription reports a secret conference where authorities discuss freeing Bremer 10. It references kidnapping suspects of Edsard Kremer, ransom demands, and multiple unnamed parties in a tense, unclear note with numerous garbled phrases.
A scrambled world news digest reports stabilization funds of 2 billion dollars. Negotiations over abducted bank president release are in progress. Federal state commissions hear NRA decision complaints. A kidnapped teacher is recovered as Congress fron in Lansing and Oklahoma search. Railroads face public ownership debate while a Chicago official resumes duties amid threats. A League of Nations committee studies Saar protection. A campaign to magnetize medical faculty for federalized college reform is noted.
An oil industry report outlines an agreement ready to operate, described as a forward step yet labeled experimental. Officials discuss implementation, potential impacts on operations, and whether the plan meets regulatory and market expectations while noting ongoing scrutiny and follow up on page one.
Washington 3. The move for free coinage of silver was temporarily abandoned by the Senate today in favor of an amendment to President Roosevelt monetary plan for a modified reform of the white metal. The silver group pressed for admin support for a compromise amendment to pending money legislation as debates over price stabilization and treasury purchases continued.
Govera January 20 AP They pressing problem of Nasr Basin territory whose Inhabitants next year will decide whether they want to be ruled by France Germany or the League of Nations left today with a committee of the Jeagna roonell Three men named to prepare monaires for protecting the population against threats pressure and reprisals and to study how to maintain order in the mining area The committee must decide whether to seek foreign police help protecting order and to end terrorism and incidents
Johnstown and Pandin residents react to a case of perceived ridicule from local authorities. Mayor Whilie Meetoakey advocates a harsh crackdown, ordering businesses to pull down blinds and keep them down as part of a broader so called blue suppression.
Seven convicts who escaped from the Kansas penitentiary seized rural teacher Lewis Dressler and held him for about 24 hours in a car ride across the Oklahoma frontier. Dressler was released unharmed near Pawhuska at dawn after the escapees, led by Tim Clark and Bob Brady, vanished toward remote bull country hideouts. Four other escapees remained at large as pursuit continued.
Norman Thomas, socialist leader, urged President Roosevelt to seek a Civil Works appropriation of 1.0 billion dollars. He called for Congress to extend the program with an additional 300 million dollars, arguing for continued employment and public works.
In a contested session, Democrats and Republicans sparred over amendments to a Roosevelt backed bill. The administration prevailed on key points while opponents urged board control over a $2 trillion stabilization fund. The tally showed 168 against the amendment and rising support, with Morgentha explaining financing to Federal Reserve leaders as $10 billion must be borrowed in the next five and a half months.
United States Attorney Pierson M. Ball announced a federal probe into alleged irregularities in the CWA Los Angeles office. Two women, Laurette Hasker and Mina Emlyn Paddleford, were arrested and arraigned on conspiracy to defraud charges tied to CWA relief work. Bail set at $6000 each, hearing scheduled.
In Havana on January 20 AP reports President Mendieta faced a sweeping medical strike as 25,000 doctors nurses and affiliates refuse to work protesting a decree forcing joiners to the medical federation. Violence erupted with one doctor killed and a journalist wounded as crowds gathered before the presidential palace. Jefferson Caffery met with Cordell Hull amid ongoing discussions on U S recognition. Seven of Mendieta’s eleven cabinet members were sworn in and began addressing various crises.
Philadelphia Jan 30 Holi Kallio also known as Steves Rainkewsla held on warrants from Newark Jersey City Ossining for fraudulent real estate deeds and theft by deception. Police say the suspect drew $4100 from a Philadelphia victim and a diamond in a case tied to Lindbergh fraud charges.
Regional forecast shows unsettled conditions with variable temperatures across Northern Rocky Mountain area. Expect periods of wind and light precipitation, with milder readings toward midweek and cooler nights in Western Montana and Northwestern Wyoming after Monday or Tuesday.
Five gunmen robbed the Fort Kearney State Bank in Kearney Nebraska taking 10800 and abducting two hostages who were released unharmed. Authorities scoured northern Kansas tonight for the suspects believed to have fled in two vehicles from Kansas City.
New York dispatch reports Post Master General James A Farley resigning as state Democratic chair amid conjecture his move positions him for a gubernatorial bid. Observers note Farley, close to President Roosevelt, could leverage the shift if incumbent Lehman faces reelection challenges. Details continued on page 1.
A garbled 1920s style column hints at poverty in California, Congress voting on a dollar policy, and speculation on Japan relations. It mentions a new president and unclear remarks about reforms and farm ownership amid uncertain economic aims.
Washington January 20 The first round of controversy between the congress and the NMA ends with Hugh S Johnson still firm in the middle but the Federal Trade Commission ordered to back the Recovery and on all questions accusing many Senator Nye RN D who led the onslaught against NRA’s coder announced he would take no move for a senatorial investigation until Johnson’s code program moves forward Continued on age 1 Section 2
In Los Angeles a clash occurred as about 30 police and sheriff officers fought with 100 or more striking dairy workers outside the Food Workers' Industrial union headquarters. The confrontation lasted several minutes until additional force arrived. Two kidnapping suspects relating to three dairy employees were arrested. No serious injuries were noted on the workers’ side.
Edward J. Brundage a longtime Republican figure was found shot dead in the basement of his Lake Forest home. Police say he died by his own hand while slated to testify as a key prosecution witness in a major racketeering trial involving 18 defendants.
About 200 striking orange packers in Redlands California sent a telegram to President Roosevelt asking his advice after refusing to bargain with employers. The workers, part of the California strike wave, called on federal mediation to resolve the impasse and protect their wages and conditions.
The American Legion says presidential changes to veterans compensation fall short while Sen Carter Glass and Democratic leaders say the measures go as far as intended. Legion commander Edward A. Hayes vows a continued push for broader increases, arguing economy act relaxations do not restore many disabled veterans or hospital treatments. Senator Reed flags limited impact but foresees it used as a reason for opposing new bills.
Washington, Jan 20. Senator Norah of Idaho revived an 11 year old anti lobby bill to prohibit senators representatives and federal office holders acting for pay before any agency or matter in which the United States has an interest. She said she would press further with connected measures to curb praise of campaign fees and prevent party committees from placing law before government departments or committees collecting campaign funds from treasury holders.
In Freeport Illinois a Burgess Industries payroll was paid entirely in silver dollars. A motor truck delivered hundreds of pounds of silver to the Burgess plant, then wheelbarrows carried the coins into the office and onto the floor. City officials and merchants witnessed the act in a public display to show silver dollars remain sound money.
The Independent presents a pocket size modern world atlas 21 by 28 inches printed in five colors. It marks continents and countries with official time zones government forms trade and rail mileage. Includes airline and steamship distances and is aimed at students teachers professionals and homes. Available for ten cents with mailing details for Washington.
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